μῦθοι Mythoi
Motif

Strong man lifts large stone.

Marvels. · Marvelous creatures. · Persons with extraordinary powers. · Remarkably strong man. · view the constellation · filed as F624.2

In our texts — keyword-matched, unreviewed
Filed across the traditions
  • Irish myth Cross (F624.7)
  • Icelandic Boberg
  • Jewish Neuman.
Within the index

Filed under Mighty lifter.

4 finer motifs beneath it
Strong man throws enormous stone Strong man moves enormous rock Strong man lifts millstone Strong man lifts large stone with one hand
Filed beside it
Saint as mighty lifter. (Cf. V220.) Strong man lifts horse (ox, ass) Strong hero lifts cart Strong man lifts plow Strong man lifts ton of rye Strong hero lifts house Strong man carries boat (ship) Strong man throws opponent into the air Little girl moves enormous bow which nobody could ever carry before Strong man carries bellows

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